National Republican., 1887-12-17


come 10 the market TO sell her few herbs
took pity on the child's woebegone APP
and shared with her the cup OF
hot coffee and the two or three slices OF
raisin bread of which che was making her
breakfast, and then the child wandered off
--anywbere-to find Jimmy; her dear
brother Jimmy, who at that time was sound
asleep In the home Of Mr.. Franklin.
1t was after 8 o'clock when Jimmy had
his breakfast, and theD, weak and sick as
he was, insisted on going out ITO find Mag"
"Come with me first" said Mr.. franklin, |
"We've got to put decent suit Of clothes |
on you, You look like little scarecrow |
now" SO after the morning meal had been |
dispatched the carriage was ordered around |
and the ragged little urchin stepped in and |
seated himself olongside his benefactor.
"Where to, sirY" asked the coachman.
ITO b. Robinson e Co.'s, 900 Penusylva- |
ula avenue,n was the reply, and the sleek, |
hal dsome horses whrled tho carriage to |
the required destination In a few minutes,
Step out, Jimmy" said Mr.. franklin,
and the wondering youngster obeyed and |
followed his friend into The store.
al want you to give this boy complete
OUTFIT said Mr.. Franklin to polite clerk
who came up to him as soon as he entered.
Ev,n at that early hour there were q
numbtr Il customers 10 the store, and while
the clerk hustled around getting the
numert us articles OF attire which he deemed
Necessary for the proper clothing of the boy,
Jimmy stood near the cashiers desk and
watched men come In and 90 out They
bought shirts and collars and cuffs. They
tried on suits Of clothes aud examined the
hundreds OF beautiful specimens OF neck
wear which were shown them. All the
miputiae that goes to complete modern and
civilized mans toilet were to be seen, and
the large number Of purchasers was con
vncipg proof that the goods were all OF the
best quality.
"No better piece in town to buy clothing
or furnishing goods" Jimmy heard one
man say; to which the party addressed re.
piled: "When they tell you that the things
are fiIst-class, you can rely on their state
mint They never deceive"
Then Jimmy was conducted behind a
screen, and, with the clerks assistance, was
go spruced up that when he appeared again
in the open store Mr.. Franklin did not rec.
ognize him.
The bill was paid, Mr.. Franklin remark
Ing that the prices were extremely reason
allie.
Jimmy then had orders to return to the
house at noon, and then he might, il neces.
sary, go out again until evening, and on
those terms be resumed his search.
The day wore on aud a little while after
the sun had passed the meridian and was
burryipg down behind bank Of dark
clouds wee, ragged, dishevelled Maggie
stood In front OF a store window on Niuth
street gazing intently at the creations OF
world Of artists. There were the lamps
iphnitein variety, brilliant 10 color, beauti
full In design; adapted to any description OF
illumination, and at figures to suit every
pocket. Fancies In brass-chased, ham
mered, cast or wrought, FURNISHED or dull
-bewildered her eyes Glitteriug crystal
oh 1n1t lNINa Af h,,n
dazzled her sight, while beautifully tinted
lamp shades and innumerable combina-
| tions or glowing color fascinated her
'epses. Ranged tastefully down the length
| OF the great store she could see gems of
| art, but knew not what they were. Rare
| broDzes and lovely terra Gotta and terra verte
| goods had less value In her mind than the
smallest pendant crystal that decked the
beautiful hall lamp she admired so much,
| while the exquisite lace and ribbon shades
| in the most fashionable and desirable tints
were not as much to her as the magnificent
array Of Christmas lamps which decked the
shelves Of the great establishment.
There was an admlring crowd In front Of
the windows, and Mag stayed there some
time, for it was comfortably warm when
hemmed In by heavy overcoats and fur
| cloaks.
Mag heard one gentleman say, "Isn't
that beautiful?" and then he added, "There
isn't better firm In town to buy such
goods from than from 8. s. Shedd & Bro,"
ard the lady whom he addressed said she
was sure of that.
Just as Mag crept out OF the crowd she
brushed against lady who, accompanied
by a gentleman, was going into Jarvis's to
luRch, but neither Mr.. nor Mrs. Franklin,
for they were the couple, paid any attention
5aehGas iliiaS' Sister; "so iii they went,
and after some little squeezing succeeded
in seating themselves at one Of the many
little scetal tables In the lunch room Of that
famous housc.
What crowd 1t was. Ladies who had
been out shopping were there, accompanied
by their bundles, and ladies who were Just
starting out on tour OF the beautiful busl-
ness palaces were also present. Gentlemen,
too, we're numerous.
~ like to come:to Jarvis's to lunch,"
remarked Mrs. franklin. Everything is
so clean, and you always feel satisfied
when you order anything that what you
get will be of unquestioned purity aud will
be well seryed.n
~ understand" said her husband, "that
the proprietor takes special pride In the
quality OF his goods, for heard him say
little while ago that he had no candy In
his house but what was OF the very best
msteIials, made only by standard firms"
II haven't any doubt rejoined Mrs.
Franklin, "as to the truth of any of HE
claims. You cannot get better ice cream or
water Ices than he makes, and his cakes
are delicious"
~ don't know what would do II 1t
wasn't for this place." remarked lady
who sat at an adjoining table. "When-
ever ! want to find any friend who happens
to be down town / just come In here about
O'Clock, and am almost sure to find her
believe everybody comes here to lunch !"
The light meal was soon finished, aud
after purchasing some choice candy Mr..
and Mrs. Franklin continued their walk.
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Poor, weary Jimmy, sick at heart, and
with a brain dizzy from the mental strain
he had undergone, wandered without pay.
ing the slightest heed to the passing crowd.
Soon he left the busy street and dragged his
tired limbs along In front OF q row Of hand
some residences, and when near the gate
Of one Of the most striking houses ex-
hausted nature gave way, and he fell faint
ing on the snow-covered sidewalk. How
long he remained unconscious he knew not,
but when his eyes opened he was In warm
room, and the first thing he saw was big po.
liceman bending over him, while watching
him with anxious eyes was a beautifully
dressed lady. The policeman poured some
liquid In teaspoon and gave 1t to the lad,
and he swallowed 1t, although the taste was
hot and disagreeable.
"Where do you live2" asked the lady.
J 81 amt got no home" was the boys re-
ply; shut kin stay with Mr.. Franklin on
Seventeenth street. wuz out huntn' for
my sister Mag, as wuz lost" and Jimmy
burst into tears.
"He's all broke up, NAM" said the off.
Ger; "he wants rest and good food. know
Mr., trankliD,n he added sand I'll take
} him to the house as soon as he can Walk
81 kin go now" said Jimmy. "'Taint
, far, is it'T
"No; only about five squares" replied the
, officer.